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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.88, 561.02 and 181.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.88, 561.02 and 181.50 is: 272.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.88 : 561.02 = 181.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.88/561.02 = 181.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.88x = 561.02 × 181.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.88x = 101,824.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,824.22/373.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.35

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